Former (and possibly future) Steelers backup quarterback Charlie Batch has openly wondered whether the team drafted quarterback Landry Jones to eventually supplant starter Ben Roethlisberger. Jones reacted to that notion with a smile and a shake of the head, per the Associated Press. “I have no idea,” Jones said. “You might want to talk to …
Tag Archive: Pittsburgh Steelers
Apr 18
2013 NFL Schedule: League Releases Official Regular-Season Slate
It was apparent that the 2013 NFL campaign was going to be interesting when we found out that the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens would be opening the season on the road against the Denver Broncos. However, we didn’t have the full picture of the NFL schedule until now. The league released the full slate of regular-season …
Apr 17
Emmanuel Sanders Unlikely to Play for Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014
This past Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers decided to match the $2.5 million offer of the New England Patriots to retain wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Having already loss one receiver to free agency, the Steelers felt that it was best to keep Sanders in the Steel City, and not make their depth at wide receiver any …
Mar 30
Rant Sports: Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft Needs Coming Into Focus
The 2013 NFL Draft is only a month away and with it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking ahead to the 8 picks they will have to work with in an attempt to improve their team. Free agency hasn’t been very fruitful with far more players leaving than signing. With that, we can glean a few …
Mar 26
Rant Sports: Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors: James Harrison Will Return to Steel City?
A little over two weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers released long-time linebacker James Harrison in attempts to create some much-needed room for their salary cap. Now it appears that Harrison could be back in Pittsburgh very soon. There is talk that Harrison and his agent are willing to welcome an offer from the Steelers, and …
Mar 11
Where Will Rashard Mendenhall Land In Free Agency?
It appears that the five seasons in the Steel City has run its course for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall. After an injury-filled 2012 season that was accompanied with inconsistent play and problems with superiors, I think it’s safe to say that Mendenhall won’t be wearing black and gold in 2013. The one good …
Feb 22
Is Mike Wallace Worth a Contract Similar to Vincent Jackson’s?
Around this time last year, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace said that he deserved to be given a contract similar to wide receivers Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald. Both Johnson and Fitzgerald received eight-year deals worth $132 million and $120 million respectively. After recording only two 1,000-yard seasons, Wallace opted not to report to …
Jan 20
The Pittsburgh Steelers Must Draft a Quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft
We, as football fans take things for granted. Indianapolis Colts fans took for granted they would always have quarterback Peyton Manning under center. The team did as well as they did virtually nothing to cultivate a decent backup during his tenure with the Colts. And in 2011, when Manning was unable to play due to …
Dec 23
Immaculate Reception: 40 yrs ago today..
The late Al Davis hated the play that allowed the Pittsburgh Steelers to swipe a playoff win from the Raiders 40 years ago today via a deflected pass that Franco Harris plucked out of the sky on the fly and ran into the end zone. Current Raiders owner Mark Davis didn’t like it very much, …
Dec 22
Cincinnati Bengals-Pittsburgh Steelers Week 16 Prediction
This Sunday, the final wildcard spot in the AFC could be cemented if the Cincinnati Bengals find a way to go into Heinz Field and defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bengals (8-6) currently holds the sixth and final spot for the playoffs in the AFC, and has a one-game lead on the Steelers (7-7). For …













